Henry L. Deneen

Partner, Director of Leadership Development

Henry is a civil defense litigator with Murphy & Grantland.

Since joining the firm in July 2016, he has become a leader in the field of emotional intelligence. Henry speaks regularly to groups of attorneys and at CLEs. He also leads the Litigation Defense College at M&G, welcoming young attorneys and providing them with training (legal skills, leadership, and emotional intelligence) and mentors for the first three years of their practice

A certified a mediator for South Carolina Circuit, Family, and Probate Courts, his career stops include service as a Municipal Judge in West Columbia and Chief Legal Counsel for South Carolina Governor David M. Beasley.

Following their time at the Statehouse, Beasley and Deneen co-founded The Center for Global Strategies, Ltd., a non-profit organization connecting businesspeople to international initiatives. Immediately before joining M&G, he served as President of Greater Europe Mission, during which time he earned a Doctorate in Executive Leadership, with a focus on emotional intelligence. Henry established Blindspot Solutions, LLC with his daughter, Leslie, in July, 2016, to focus on specialized Emotional Intelligence training and coaching for Professionals.